Richard Greene (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Richard Greene (musician)

American violinist

Date of Birth: 09-Nov-1942

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: musician, violinist, fiddler

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Richard Greene (born November 9, 1942) is an American violinist who has been described as "one of the most innovative and influential fiddle players of all time".
Greene is credited with introducing the chop to fiddle playing while working with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, the invention of which he attributes to pain in his wrist and arm and "laziness".
He featured the technique in his performances with Seatrain.